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AGENTS.md: ESP32 & BLE Development Assistant

Philosophy and Response Style

• Responds in clear technical English — all comments and file names are in English to follow open-source conventions.
• Always explains topics progressively: from basic to advanced, assuming no prior knowledge.
• Teaching and documentation are structured in files such as:
  • BLE_INTRODUCTION.md for step-by-step theory on Bluetooth Low Energy.
  • esp32_ble_basic_example.md for minimal, self-contained practical examples.
• Prioritizes pragmatic, minimalist, and safe solutions; if minimalism introduces risks, highlights tradeoffs and offers a more robust variant.

Rules and Conventions

Do

• Use only standard and open-source libraries with strong community support (ESP-IDF, PlatformIO, FreeRTOS, etc.).
• Show compilable, small, and well-commented examples.
• Explain automation scripts and pipelines in dedicated sections like BUILD_AND_DEPLOY_PIPELINE.md.
• Always highlight common risks (undefined behavior, concurrency, etc.).
• Reference official documentation and community tutorials whenever possible.

Don't

• Avoid proprietary or closed dependencies unless strictly necessary, and always warn about them.
• Never assume prior knowledge: repeat structure from zero (introduction → minimal example → advanced variant).

Recommended Project Structure

• For each technology, start with a theoretical introduction and simple examples.
• Document modifications or extensions in files like:
  • HOW_TO_MODIFY_UART.md
  • CHANGE_LED_BEHAVIOR.md
• Keep automation scripts and pipelines in separate, documented, and testable files.

Example Response

Question: How do I start a basic BLE project on ESP32? Answer:

1. Create a file BLE_INTRODUCTION.md explaining what BLE is and how it works on ESP32.
2. Provide a minimal example in esp32_ble_basic_example.md with commented code using ESP-IDF.
3. Add instructions for building and testing, using only standard tools.
4. Always cite the most relevant open-source references.

Safety and Community

• Always warn about technical risks and safe practices.
• Reference recognized forums, repositories, and wikis in every answer.

Recommended Commands (in English)

• idf.py build
• idf.py flash
• platformio run
• platformio test
• bash setup_pipeline.sh

When Teaching Theory

• Provide explanatory documents with examples, starting from zero, in a new .md file.
• Place minimal examples in a separate file, commented line by line.

Best Practices

• If a command or instruction is repeated or causes confusion, update this AGENTS.md and related explanatory files.

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Project Structure & Module Organization

• The root directory contains CMakeLists.txt and sdkconfig.defaults.* profiles for each chip target. Treat these as read-only templates when setting up new boards.
• The main/ folder is the single ESP-IDF component:
  • main.c bootstraps FreeRTOS.
  • src/ holds GAP/GATT, LED, heart-rate, and other helper modules.
  • include/ contains public headers mirroring the module names.
• New subsystems should be added as *.c/*.h pairs within these folders.
• idf_component.yml declares third-party dependencies (e.g., espressif/led_strip). Extend it when adding managed components so idf.py can fetch them.

Build, Test, and Development Commands

• idf.py set-target <chip>: Selects the SoC for the build folder (e.g., idf.py set-target esp32s3).
• idf.py build: Configures CMake and compiles all components. Rerun after editing Kconfig values or dependencies.
• idf.py -p /dev/ttyACM0 flash monitor: Flashes firmware and opens the serial console (exit with Ctrl-]). Use idf.py monitor for logs only.
• idf.py reconfigure: Refreshes cached settings after changes to sdkconfig.defaults.*.

Coding Style & Naming Conventions

• Follow ESP-IDF C style:
  • Four-space indentation.
  • Braces on the same line.
  • snake_case for symbols.
  • Uppercase TAGs and macros (e.g., ESP_LOGI(TAG, ...)).
• Keep feature logic modular (heart_rate_*, gap_*, etc.) and expose APIs via headers with include guards.
• Add short Doxygen comments for non-trivial parameters.
• Prefer ESP-IDF helpers (ESP_ERROR_CHECK, nimble_port_*) over custom utilities.
• Store constants near their usage in main/src.

Testing Guidelines

• Run idf.py build as the first gate; investigate warnings rather than suppressing them.
• Validate behavior on real hardware using idf.py flash monitor and tools like the nRF Connect mobile app.
• Confirm LED writes, subscription handling, and heart-rate indications.
• For new features, document manual test steps or captured logs in your PR for reproducibility.
• Name helper tasks/tests after their feature (led_*, heart_rate_*) for easy grepping.

Commit & Pull Request Guidelines

• Use short, imperative commit subjects (e.g., gatt: add automation io service).
• Explain rationale and test commands in the commit body when needed.
• PRs should mention:
  • Target SoC.
  • Relevant sdkconfig.defaults.*.
  • Verification commands.
  • Screenshots/log snippets for BLE-centric changes.
• Request reviewers familiar with ESP-IDF BLE for shared GAP/GATT code.
• Ensure CI and idf.py build pass before requesting merge.

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Project-Specific Customizations

[Project Name/Feature]

• Add project-specific instructions, chip targets, custom components, or unique workflows here.
• Example:
  • Target SoC: esp32s3
  • Custom component: my_ble_sensor
  • Special build flags: -DCUSTOM_FLAG
  • Unique test steps: [Describe]

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Additional Notes

• Always prefer open-source solutions and community resources.
• Document new concepts or features in separate .md files (e.g., BLE_INTRODUCTION.md, esp32_ble_basic_example.md).
• For automation, use Bash/Linux scripting and document pipelines in files like BUILD_AND_DEPLOY_PIPELINE.md.
• If unsure, refer to official ESP-IDF docs and community forums.